High School Graduation
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
High school graduation is a milestone achievement for students, families and staff. It signifies hard work, dedication and perseverance.
NNPS Class of 2026 graduates prepared, excited, proud
An Achievable Dream High School
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Heritage High School
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Menchville High School
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Warwick High School
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Woodside High School
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Denbigh High School
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Graduation ceremonies will air throughout the summer on NNPS-TV on Cox Channel 47 in Newport News and Verizon FiOS Channel 17, and will be streamed via www.nnpstv.com, Roku and Apple TV.
Newport News Public Schools is proud to introduce the top graduates from each of its six high schools. These young men and women are among over 1,700 students who have completed their high school education secure in the knowledge that Newport News Public Schools has prepared them to thrive as engaged learners, adaptable individuals, and confident contributors.
Graduates of the Class of 2026 earned more than $70 million in scholarships and received nearly 2,500 acceptance offers to various colleges, universities and military institutions.
An Achievable Dream High School
- Malik Lockhart-Burris, Virginia Tech
- Markise Harris, Old Dominion University
- Salia Gray, Christopher Newport University
- Duane Goodrich, Old Dominion University
- Ameir Davis, Virginia Tech
- Sage-Amari Forest-Armstead, Livingstone College
- Jayuan Gomez-Jones, Virginia Tech
- Alondra Hernandez, Richard Bland College
- Qua'shae Moore-Roane, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Amai Manley, Virginia Commonwealth University
Denbigh High School
- Layla Morehart, North Carolina A&T
- Michaella Ruth Botor, Penn State Altoona
- Andrea Dior, Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Nevaeh Walker, William & Mary
- Kimani Grady, Old Dominion University
- Justin Rogers, Longwood University
- Aidan Campbell, University of Pittsburgh
- Landon Weikel, University of Alabama Huntsville
- Kah Junior-Umara, William & Mary
- Amaya Washington, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Caleb White, Virginia Peninsula Community College
Heritage High School
- Trenton Moerdyk, Norfolk State University
- John Higgins, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Shaliyah Brown, Livingstone College
- Amir Sehra-Khel, University of Virginia
- Madison Mcaferty, Enter Workforce
- Chase Murray, Old Dominion University
- Leana Cruz-Ramirez, Enter Workforce
- Nyasia McDonald, North Carolina Central University
- Akira Rhodes, Old Dominion University
- Veronica Perez-Cavner, Newport News Shipbuilding
Menchville High School
- Kyla Leggette, Harvard University
- Aidan Dreyer, University of Virginia
- Shawn Gurganus, James Madison University
- Claire Smith, University of Virginia
- Emily Engel, University of Virginia
- Hazel Benoit, University of Virginia
- Sarah Spitzer, Virginia Tech
- Samantha Commons, University of Virginia
- Caitlin Wilson, University of Richmond
- Luke Woodard, Randolph-Macon College
Warwick High School
- Britney Calva, Columbia University
- Jonathan Kohaut, Virginia Tech
- Shanice Waite, University of Virginia
- Ariana Logsdon, James Madison University
- Carlin Carpenter, Virginia Tech
- Zachariah Cherenet, Virginia Tech
- Sophia Parker, William & Mary
- Bryanna Higinbotham, William & Mary
- Matthew Flinn, Virginia Tech
- Henry Miner, Old Dominion University
Woodside High School
- Matilyn Roberts, William & Mary
- Makenzie Graham, University of Virginia
- Ichiro Runner, William & Mary
- Catherine Garcia, Christopher Newport University
- Amelia Hainer, William & Mary
- Amelia Garcia, Christopher Newport University
- Nyasia Tucker, Virginia State University
- Brielle Anderson, University of Virginia
- Jennifer Lester, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Fatima Ibarra Balderas, University of Virginia
